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Pinegrove School visits Maropeng
May 16, 2012 – Sarah CameFor many parents, teachers and learners, field trips to fascinating sites such as Maropeng are taken for granted. For Pinegrove School such a trip might never have happened had Maropeng not found a way to share its educational treasures with those who can’t ordinarily afford the experience. Read more
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Maropeng networks with travel trade at Indaba 2012
May 16, 2012 – Bianca BothmaMore than 12 000 people from the tourism and trade industry attended Indaba 2012, Africa’s top travel platform, which took place from May 12 to 15 in Durban. Read more
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Cradle of Humankind plays host to the Honda Mountain Trophy 2012
May 10, 2012 – Laura MaggsThe Cradle of Humankind played host to mountain-biking enthusiasts on the weekend of April 28 for the Honda Mountain Trophy 2012. Read more
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May 12: Bone Detectives picnic and walking tour
The bones of our human ancestors hold many stories about our voyage through evolution. Fossil records provide clues to our diets and how we moved, and this wealth of information can be obtained from often small and incomplete pieces of bone. Join Maropeng and Wits University up-and-coming scientist Brendon Billings… Read more
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Event calendar
Have a look at the event calendar to find out more about the exciting upcoming events which are happening at Maropeng each month. Read more
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- Sunday carvery lunch
- Caves of the Ape-Men
- Star Gazer’s Deep Space Atlas
- May 19: Swartkrans picnic and walking tour
- May 26: Stargazing - The Stargazers
- June 2: Cooper's Cave picnic and walking tour
- June 9: Bone Detectives – Transformations in body and mind
- June 16: Swartkrans picnic and walking tour
- June 23: Stargazing – Our winter skies
- July 7: Cooper's Cave picnic and walking tour
- July 21: Swartkrans picnic and walking tour
- July 28: Stargazing – Journey to the moon
Exhibitions
Maropeng Visitor Centre
The interactive displays will leave you feeling exhilarated about the past, present and future.
About Maropeng, Directions, Admission, Gallery, Exhibition guide
Sterkfontein Caves
Go deep into the caves to discover the secrets of our past.
About Sterkfontein Caves, Directions, Admission, Gallery, Exhibition guide
Hotel & Restaurants
The Maropeng Hotel is a four-star boutique hotel, and is the epitome of luxury.
The Tumulus restaurant is open seven days a week. On Saturdays, our chef prepares a special of the day and on Sundays, we serve our famous carvery lunch.
You may prefer to grab a light snack or meal at one of our more informal eating spots, in the Market Place Restaurant, or the Sterkfontein Caves Restaurant.
Conferencing
The Maropeng conference centre is convenient, with entertainment and catering on site.
Our dedicated team will help you organise an unforgettable experience, whether it’s a conference, product launch or other special occasion.
Why not book our hotel for your delegates’ comfort?
Education
Bring your class to Maropeng for a memorable educational experience.
You’ll learn about the history of humankind, how fossils are formed, the importance of sustainability, the unique characteristics that make us human, and so much more. All our displays are highly interactive, encouraging you to learn through doing.
Special tours and overnight stays for large groups are available.
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